Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro.
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Product |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Name | Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Release Year | 2010 | 2005 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 1100 USD | 220 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens |
Telephoto Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Motor Type | No information | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 24 cm | 95 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 8 mm F5,6 at 16 mm Variable Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Construction | 15 elements / 11 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Focal Length | 8-16 mm | 70-300 mm |
Zoom Range | 8 mm | 230 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Length | 105 mm | 119 mm |
Weight | 545 gr | 530 gr |
Other |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro |
Filter Type | Not possible to have Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | N/A | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Included (Solid Construction) | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | LH635-01 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |